Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
White, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Small elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Insects
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, chest congestion, Improve heart health, Liver problems, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
HELICHRYSUM italicum
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Curry Plant, Gold Strawflower
In Hindi
persian violet
करी संयंत्र
In German
persian violet
Currykraut
In French
persian violet
Usine de Curry
In Spanish
Violeta persa
planta de Curry
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
φυτό Curry
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
Curry planta
In Polish
Persian Violet
curry roślin
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Curry plant
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Gentianaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Curry Plant
Season and care of Persian Violet and Curry Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Curry Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Curry Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Curry Plant is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Curry Plant is Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Violet and Curry Plant Physical Information
Persian Violet and Curry Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Curry Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Curry Plant are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Curry Plant flower color: Yellow
- Curry Plant leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Persian Violet and Curry Plant
Care of Persian Violet and Curry Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Curry Plant pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in early spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Curry Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
